The International Criminal Court won the EU's top human rights award.
The court remains under US sanctions even as the EU honors it.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished10:37 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished10:37 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
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EU awards Sakharov Prize to ICC amid Trump sanctions
Key points
- The EU awarded the Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court and tribunal officials.
- The award followed days after the Trump administration announced new sanctions on the ICC.
- The sanctions are part of a effort to dismantle the tribunal over investigations into the US and allies.
- EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola praised the court for upholding international law and justice.
- The Sakharov Prize honors individuals or groups defending human rights and freedoms since 1988.
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The court remains under US sanctions even as the EU honors it.